kein Zutritt
/kaɪ̯n ˈt͡suːtʁɪt/word by word
The German phrase for "do not enter" is kein Zutritt.
kein Zutritt is the standard wording used on signs to indicate that entry is prohibited, such as on private property or restricted areas.
Meaning: road sign (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 'kein' (no/none) and 'Zutritt' (access/entry).
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɪ̯n ˈtsuːtʁɪt/
Did you know?
- In Germany, ignoring a kein Zutritt sign on private property can lead to a charge of Hausfriedensbruch, which translates to 'breach of the domestic peace'.
- While kein Zutritt is for pedestrians, the road sign for 'do not enter' (the red circle with a white bar) is called Verbot der Einfahrt.
- The word Zutritt is a compound of the preposition 'zu' (to) and the verb 'treten' (to step/tread). Literally, it translates to 'to-stepping', describing the act of stepping toward or into a place.
Examples in context
- Die Baustelle ist gefährlich. Bitte nicht betreten.The construction site is dangerous. Please do not enter.
- Dieser Bereich ist nur für autorisiertes Personal. Zutritt verboten.This area is for authorized personnel only. Entry is forbidden.
- Da drinnen ist es gefährlich. Nicht reingehen!It's dangerous inside there. Do not enter!
- Wir planen eine Überraschungsparty, bleib draußen!We're planning a surprise party, stay outside!
- Hier gilt: kein Zutritt.It says here: no entry.
- An der Tür steht kein Zutritt.There is a 'no entry' sign on the door.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are walking near a construction site.
- JuliaFelix, schau mal, dort steht kein Zutritt.Felix, look, it says no entry there.
- FelixOh, wir dürfen dort nicht hineingehen.Oh, we are not allowed to go in there.
- JuliaDas ist sicher eine Baustelle.It is probably a construction site.
- FelixGehen wir lieber einen anderen Weg.Let's take a different way instead.
